Obituaries

James D. Chapman

Sep 12, 2022

Master Sergeant James Darryl Chapman, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at a local hospital on Monday, September 12, 2022. James was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and spent another 19 years in the reserves.

James was born on December 18, 1935 in Palestine, Texas to his parents...

Louise Schmitz

Sep 11, 2022

Our family and friends wish to honor Louise Ruth Schmitz, as her life has been a testament to a "good life well lived." Louise, Mom, Grandma, and Grandmommie led a full and independent life with grace and service to her Lord and Savior. Louise was truly a woman of strong faith, and was steadfast to her very last breath. God places these...

Viviene Mccoslin

Sep 2, 2022

A rare & beautiful soul, Viviene Louise McCoslin, ‘Mimi’ to her loved ones, met her Savior face to face after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia on September 2, 2022, at age 78 at her care home in Austin, TX. Born in Clinton, LA to Wilbur & Hazel Courtney and raised in Brazoria County, Texas, she was preceded in...

David Anderson

Aug 30, 2022

David Woodrow Anderson was called home by the Holy Spirit on August 30, 2022. David was born in Austin, TX on January 25, 1940 to Woodrow David and Genevieve Anderson, both descendants of Swedish immigrants, who settled in the great State of Texas in the late 1800’s.

David and Melva Sue Houck both attended Manor schools and...

Lynn Ray Waldrep

Aug 26, 2022

Lynn Ray Waldrep passed away August 26, 2022 at the age of 74.

Lynn Was preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenith Waldrep;  brother, Ricky Waldrep; sister in law,Toni Waldrep; son in law, Charles Talen and lifelong friend Darrell Piletere.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Gayle Millican Waldrep of Cedar Creek, Texas; children, Misty Dawn Emmons and husband Brandon of Port Neches, Texas, Ashli Lyn Waldrep of Lake...

Maria Julia Hernandez Huerta

Aug 25, 2022

Ma. Julia Hernandez Huerta was born to the late Manuel Hernandez and Maura Huerta a farmer and a homemaker in Rio Verde San Luis Potosi, Mexico on June 19, 1957. She and her family moved to El Prado, Municipio de LLerra Tamaulipas at the age of 4. At the age of 23, she moved to Ejido Emiliano Zapata. There...

Elodia Mondragon

Aug 21, 2022

Elodia Mondragón, de 57 años, madre de cuatro hijos, falleció el 21 de Agosto de 2022.

Elodia nació el 1 de Marzo de 1965 en Acuyo Michoacán, México, hija de Ruperto Mondragón y Julia Gutiérrez. Era una católica devota, trabajadora, triunfadora, una mujer fuerte e independiente, lo más importante, una madre increíble. Si algo le enseñó Elodia...

William Stewart

Aug 21, 2022

William “Bill” Anderson Stewart left this world on August 21, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Frederik and Lucille Stewart. He was the little brother of Ronald Stewart.  He was interested in music and played the tuba in the school band. He also became an Eagle Scout. It was during...

Thomas Joe Broxson, Jr.

Aug 18, 2022

Thomas Joe Broxson, Jr. passed away August 18, 2022 at the age of 45.

The family will celebrate his life at a later date.

Ronald Garner

Aug 16, 2022

Ronald Wayne Garner passed away August 16, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born in Gonzalez, Texas.

Ronald proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy. During his tours of duty in the early 60s and 70s he was  in around Vietnam. He served on the USS Hollister.

Ronnie would make any...

Robert "Bob" Giffin

Aug 12, 2022

BASTROP - Robert “Bob” C. Giffin, 82, of Bastrop, Texas, was perfected and entered the arms of his Savior on August 12, 2022, after a sudden illness.

Bob was a master plumber. Born in Warren, Ohio to Kenneth and Bertha (Ebling) Giffin, he graduated from Lordstown High School in Lordstown, Ohio, owned and operated the family’s business,...

Sfc (Retired) Michael G. Thomas

Aug 10, 2022

Michael Eugene Thomas was born November 10, 1956 in Taylorville, Illinois. He died August 10, 2022 in Austin Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene F. Thomas and mother, JoAnn Becker Thomas. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jessica Nicole Thomas (Chad Washenfelder – significant other) of Breckenridge, Colorado; sister, Monica Thomas Lower (Fritz)...

David Ames

Aug 7, 2022

David Joe Ames passed away August 7, 2022 at the age of 55.

Visitation will be frpm 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Marrs Jones Newby Funeral Home.   The funeral home is located at 505 Old Austin Highway in Bastrop,  Texas.

The funeral service will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 17,...

Joy Remmert

Jul 28, 2022

Joy M Remmert entered the arms of the Lord on July 28, 2022 at the age of 81.

No services are scheduled at this time.

May she rest in Peace.

Claire Fitzgerald

Jul 28, 2022

Claire Sarah Ann LeBlanc Fitzgerald died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 85. She was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on September 14, 1936 to Roy and Sarah LeBlanc of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia. After high school Claire attended a two-year secretarial school and was employed by Keystone Company. During her early years she...

Charles Carman

Jul 26, 2022

Charles Blane “Charlie” Carman was born December 15, 1930, in Pence Springs, West Virginia to James Howard and Jessie (Smith) Carman.

The family moved to Glen Roy in Coal Township, Ohio where Charles graduated from high school. He joined  the Air Force during the Korean War, and upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Ohio where he...

Lorenzo Juarez

Jul 21, 2022

Lorenzo Juarez, 85, passed on July 21, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born in Jose Maria Morelos, Pinos, Zacatecas, Mexico.  He was a hard-working man and taught his children the value of hard work, saving for a rainy day and the importance of family.

Although he only had a 2nd grade education, he was smart and...

Linda Voigt Allen

Jul 16, 2022

Linda Gayle Voigt Allen entered the arms of the Lord on July 16, 2022 at the age of 64.

Linda Gayle Voigt was born on September 6, 1957, in Lockhart, Texas to Lillie Belle Hefner Voigt and Marshall Donald (Jake) Voigt. She attended twelve years of school in Bastrop, Texas. While in high school, Linda was active...

Green Thompson

Jul 10, 2022

Green Thompson passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on July 10, 2022 at the age of 84.

Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:00am  and the service will start at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Zion Chapel Baptist Church in Bastrop, Texas. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop, Texas.

Roger Eskew

Jul 8, 2022

Roger Lynn Eskew Sr. ,73, of Rosanky Tx, passed away in the early morning hours of July 8th 2022 in San Marcos Tx.  Roger was born in Austin Tx, on January 17th 1949, the son of the late J.W. Eskew and Lois Lillian Eskew.

Roger greatly enjoyed raising cattle on his ranch in Rosanky.  Traveling to the...